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Bathroom Layout 101: A Guide to Planning Your Dream Bathroom

A functional bathroom layout should maximize your available space and combine your bathroom fixtures with efficiency.

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When designing your bathroom layout, start by positioning your sink, shower, tub, and toilet.

Next, think about storage solutions, wet and dry zones, and how to tie everything together with beautiful aesthetics.

Browse our bathroom layout ideas below to find inspiration and spark your creativity.

“It is important to create a bathroom layout that is not only aesthetically pleasing, but first and foremost functional”

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How to Improve Your Bathroom Layout

There’s plenty to think about when designing your bathroom layout. Here are some quick tips to get you started:

●     What to include: Do you really need a bathtub? Bear in mind that a shower requires 40% less floor space. What about a single or double vanity? Or a fitted or handheld bidet? Much will depend on how much space you have available.

●     Sizing: Consider using smaller fixtures and fittings. The standard depth of a vanity unit is typically 1 ft 8 inches[1]  (50 cm), but you could opt for a 1 ft (30 cm) unit to create extra floor space in tight rooms.

●     Zoning: Break your room into wet and dry zones. Your wet area should have adequate waterproofing, while your dry zone should provide enough space for towel-drying and dressing.

●     Movement and flow: You should be able to effortlessly move around your bathroom, switching from one task to another with ease. Avoid obstructions like awkward door swings. Fit an in-wall sliding door to create less of a bottleneck.

●     Positioning: Think about where to place your bathroom fittings in relation to each other. For example, it makes sense to have a mirror above your vanity, a towel rail next to your shower, and a bidet next to your toilet.

●     Toilet design: A wall-mounted model will make floor cleaning easier while also adding a modern touch. Use a concealed in-wall cistern to save on space.

●     Privacy: Consider the line of sight when opening the door and be sure to use frosted glass on any windows or doors. Think about soundproofing measures like a door sweep or in-wall insulation.

●     Accessibility: For older or less able family members, install grab bars around your shower and toilet area. You may also want to widen the doorway, install non-slip tiles, and fit an elevated toilet.

●     Storage: There are plenty of bathroom storage options available, from shelving and rails to hooks and cupboards. You can even fit a wall-mounted soap dispenser in your shower to avoid clutter.

How to Decide Bathroom Layout – Beautiful Bathroom Layout Ideas to Inspire

To design your dream bathroom, start by taking a look at our bathroom layout plans below.

You can also browse our bathroom floor plan gallery for even more examples. With dozens of bathroom layout ideas, you’re sure to find something that works for you.

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Common Bathroom Layout Dimensions

Here are some standard dimensions to help you layout your bathroom fittings. For more accurate measurements, remember to check your specific models before finalizing any plans.

Bathtub

A standard tub is 2 ft 6 inches by 5 ft (76 cm by 152 cm). If you have a larger room, wider 3 ft (92 cm) models are available. You can also opt for a shorter 4 ft 6 inches (137 cm) tub to fit a smaller room.

 Soaking tubs are designed for a more relaxing, comfortable soak, so they are larger than standard tubs. You’ll need at least 3 ft by 6 ft (92 cm by 184 cm) available if you want to splash out on one of these more luxurious fixtures

Shower

A shower can be as large as you want to make it (especially when in a wet room environment). But for enclosed showers, we recommend you have at least 2 ft 6 inches square (76 cm).

For a larger shower, you can increase this to 3 ft 6 inches square (106 cm). This should make washing your body more comfortable and help avoid any elbow knocks for taller people.

Toilet

2 ft 6 inches square  (76 cm) should be plenty of space to fit a standard toilet. If you have any accessibility issues, the width can be increased to 3 ft (92 cm).

Opting for a concealed cistern or wall-mounted model will save you about 1 ft in depth (30 cm).

Vanity

A single vanity unit requires at least 2 ft of width by 1 ft 8 inches of depth (61 cm by 51 cm). But, if you have the space, we recommend a larger surface or even a double vanity. This will give you plenty of room to store all those bathroom accessories.

You’ll need at least 5 ft (152 cm) of width if you want to upgrade to a double vanity.

Accessibility

If you’re designing a bathroom with aging in mind, you’ll need to create more space. There are also additional accessories and safety features that you might want to consider.

  • Shower Seat: To make showering more comfortable
  • Grab Bars: For moving around the room safely
  • Sliding Door: To make entering the room easier and avoid awkward door swings
  • Elevated Toilet: A more practical design for less mobile people
  • Slip-Resistant Flooring: Another safety feature to stop floors from becoming a hazard when wet

Bathroom Layout FAQ

Here’s a list of frequently asked questions when designing a bathroom layout:

Use a Bathroom Layout Design Tool

The fastest and most affordable way to design your bathroom layout is to use the RoomSketcher App. It’s easy to learn, and we have detailed tutorials so you can hit the ground running.

You can even visualize your finished design in stunning 3D or create professional 2D plans for your new bathroom design.

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Design Your Bathroom Online

RoomSketcher provides an easy-to-use bathroom planner that you can use to create a bathroom design online. Visualize your bathroom design ideas and turn them into a reality. In no time, you can create 2D & 3D Floor Plans and images of your new bathroom design in 3D to show your contractor, interior designer or bath fixture salesperson.

This will help you illustrate and communicate exactly what you want and give you something to refer back to once your bathroom remodel is underway.

Create a Bathroom Floor Plan

The best way to start any bathroom design project is with a floor plan. To get started, simply create a free RoomSketcher account and then use the RoomSketcher App to create a floor plan of your bathroom. You can draw your bathroom floor plan from scratch or choose a basic room shape to start with. Simple drag-and-drop drawing tools make creating a floor plan easy. This quick video tutorial will show you how to draw a floor plan:

Top RoomSketcher Tip!

You may want to create a floor plan of your existing bathroom as well as a floor plan for your new bathroom. Having both plans will make it easier to see the amount of work involved to create your new bathroom. This will save everyone time and money. And best of all, it’s easy to do with RoomSketcher. Simply create a new level and copy your existing floor plan.

Find Bathroom Finishes

The next step is to add finishes to the floor, walls and ceiling of your bathroom design. Click the Materials button and select the finish type such as tile or stone from the drop-down menu. Simply drag finishes into place on your floor plan. This video will show you how:

Bathroom Design Tip: Do you want tiles only on certain walls, such as in the shower enclosure or surrounding the tub? With RoomSketcher it’s easy to apply finishes to individual walls so you can visualize how it will look.

Choose Bathroom Fixtures

With your finishes in place, you can now add bathroom fixtures. Click the Furniture button and select Bathroom from the drop-down menu. Here you’ll find hundreds of bathroom fixture options – tubs, shower units, vanities, sinks, toilets and more! You can also find bathroom accessories such as mirrors, towel bars, and even robe hooks. And don’t forget to add bathroom lighting! To add an item, simply click on the item and drag it onto your floor plan. You can adjust the size of your fixtures as needed to match your bathroom layout in Properties.

Bathroom Design Tip: Be sure to add accessories such as towels, bath mats, shower curtains and window treatments to personalize your bathroom design. You can even change the material or color on items using the Replace Materials feature.

See Your Bathroom Design Ideas in 3D

Use the integrated camera tool to preview your bathroom design in 3D. View any part of your bathroom design as if you are actually standing there. Simply position the camera and click to take a snapshot. You can also adjust the camera height and aperture to get wide-angle view of your bathroom or zoom in to see details close-up.

Save your snapshots to the Image Gallery to review and compare different your design options. Then upgrade your favorites to stunning 3D Photos to get a “life-like” view of how your bathroom design will look.

For more inspiration, check out these great bathroom design ideas.

How to Visualize Your Bathroom Style

These days, it’s easy to visualize all your design ideas on your computer or tablet. It’s a great way to try out colors and styles without committing to anything until you are sure of your design.

Here is a quick overview of how you could use the software app, RoomSketcher, to visualize your design.

  • First, download the app to your computer or tablet. It’s easy to drag and click to quickly draw up your bathroom walls and add any windows or doors, then you’ll be ready to have fun creating all kinds of different designs.
  • Next, try out different materials on the floor and walls. To design a contemporary style bathroom, perhaps select concrete or a large format tile for the floor, and try out a neutral paint on the walls. It’s all point-and-click, so it’s super easy to make changes and try out different options. Use the simple “camera” as you add design features to take a look.
  • Now, comes the real design fun. Open Furniture mode to access a large library of vanities, showers, tubs, cabinets, and more. Just click to add each item and drag to move it. If you have a paid RoomSketcher subscription, you can change out the materials on items, for example, to see how a vanity looks with black fixtures vs chrome. Along the way, use the built-in camera to take snapshots to visualize your design as if you are really inside the room

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With RoomSketcher, every user can access the RoomSketcher App and take snapshots for free. Once your bathroom layout is ready, upgrade to paid subscription for awesome 3D features such as – 3D Photos, 3D Floor Plans, and interactive Live 3D!

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Layout of the bathroom and toilet with the placement of sanitary ware (21 options with dimensions)

Before renovating a small bathroom, the question always arises of how to place sanitary ware, based on the size of the room. Please note that not all of them have standard sizes (for example, toilets), and showers (corners), furniture and bathtubs are selected from your preferences in size, design and functionality.

View plumbing options for small bathrooms and separate toilets. They will give an initial idea of ​​​​how to place plumbing, taking into account its size and area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room. Please note that the door opens inward and most likely an option for narrow corridors was considered. If you have enough space, it is better to make a door that opens outward, which is the most practical and correct for fire and personal safety, for example, when a person becomes ill and needs help. Look, evaluate – maybe this is your option!

Bathroom layout with bathtub, shower cabin (shower corner), toilet bowl and washbasin.

1. The layout of the bathroom with dimensions 2.35 x2.50m includes a bathtub 160 x 80cm and a shower measuring 90x90cm as well as two washbasins and a toilet with a partition note that the toilet and shower are separated by a partition in one line .

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Bathroom layout with bathtub 170x75cm, floor-standing toilet and sink.

The layout of the bathroom includes: a bathtub measuring 170x75cm, a floor-standing toilet and a washbasin. The last version includes a shower cabin (shower corner) 80x80cm. The dimensions of the bath and shower can be adjusted according to your preferences. Instead of a full knitazv, you can install a hanging one. The sink can be both floor (tulip) and hanging..

Layout of a bathroom with separate toilets, which is very practical for a large family.

There are a lot of options for planning and placing sanitary ware in the bathroom, and this is only a small part with specific dimensions. In any case, it is possible to rearrange or combine it, including, for example, bathroom furniture. Happy repair!

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All News a bathroom like in a spa hotel, but don’t know where to put the shower and where to hide the washing machine? Designer Olga Kondratova shares planning secrets

Planning a bathroom is not an easy task. How to arrange all the details functionally and ergonomically, but at the same time not forget about comfort? Designer Olga Kondratova talks about the nuances of an ideal bathroom layout.

Olga Kondratova – designer, founder of the Olga Kondratova Interior Studio. Since 2001, the design studio has successfully specialized in the interiors of apartments, townhouses, country houses and public spaces.

Rule 1: Rectangular is the ideal shape

Bathrooms come in all shapes and sizes, but the simpler the better. At the stage of planning an apartment, if possible, a rectangular room should be separated for the bathroom.

Rule 2: Shared bathroom is always better

In my opinion, it is inappropriate to place a toilet and a bath or shower in separate rooms (remember the sad options for planning decisions of Soviet panel houses). For a family with a small child, the best solution is also a combined bathroom.

Rule 3: installation is ideal for small bathrooms

Ideally, the toilet should be hidden from view. At the very least, it should be installed as far away from the entrance as possible. In a large bathroom, the toilet and shower area can be separated by a whole wall, a curtain. In a small room, use a low partition according to the height of the installation.

Another rule – always choose the second one between a toilet with a cistern and a toilet with an installation. Installation height is usually 800-1200 mm, depth – 120-250 mm. This option is much more reliable and looks better: the bathroom turns into a boudoir, powder room, where everything that guests do not need to see is hidden.

It’s also the perfect solution for tiny bathrooms where every inch of space counts. Another tip: if there is very little space in the bathroom, you can use a compact toilet model with a depth of 550 mm.

Rule 4: don’t be afraid to build a bathtub into a niche

The bathtub itself can also be a shower cabin if you install a glass door on its edge. The size of the bath in this case can be no more than 1700 × 700 mm.

Place the freestanding bathtub centrally on the wall or symmetrically with respect to another object. A great option is a bathtub built into a niche opposite a sink or window.

Rule 5: A good place for a washing machine is under the worktop

If the washing machine is located in the bathroom and not in a separate room, it must be hidden. You can embed it under a long countertop behind the facades (wooden or other material, depending on the chosen style) or close it with a curtain. A sink is also built into the countertop, decor (flowers, towels, vases) is placed on it.

Drawers and shelves can be placed under the top to store bath accessories or household chemicals. A mirror is usually needed above it, and it itself can be built into a niche – from wall to wall.

Ordinary bathroom sets do not fit well into the finished interior, and the color and material of the countertop with a sink can be identical to the materials used in the decoration of all other rooms of the apartment.

Rule 6: bulky showers are a thing of the past!

A very important tip for freestanding shower enclosures. Now they are gradually becoming a thing of the past, giving way to showers made by the “construction” method. Such a shower room is cheaper than a bulky finished cabin, it can be made of any dimensions – narrower or wider than the norm.